Radion par intensity ! Help

[Reeferadicto]

(Xr15 g5 blue) Just took par readings with apogee mq510 and got the following results at different intensity’s starting at 45/50/60% ( abplus , light is 9 inches above water line)what would be the best intensity ?

 

[Reeferadicto]

Where the intensity is 190/160/150 I have a pair of sps

 

[Lavey29]

Where the intensity is 190/160/150 I have a pair of sps

SPS prefer 300 to 450 par so at the top of your rock scape.

 

[Reeferadicto]

The sps are already glued ! The anemone is been there since the beginning !

SPS prefer 300 to 450 par so at the top of your rock scape.

 

[Reeferadicto]

I can up the intensity for the sps but I think is going to be too much light for the torches

 

[Lavey29]

The sps are already glued ! The anemone is been there since the beginning !

The nem where go where it wants but SPS typically need higher par or they will brown out over time. At least 250 or higher is best.

 

[Lavey29]

I can up the intensity for the sps but I think is going to be too much light for the torches

This is the challenge for all mixed reefs. Torches are fine in 250.

 

[Reeferadicto]

Took new readings the higher numbers are at 75% intensity

This is the challenge for all mixed reefs. Torches are fine in 250.

 

[Lavey29]

Took new readings the higher numbers are at 75% intensity

Looks better but don't increase your intensity more then 1 % per day or you will shock your corals.